Brooke Seipel
Editor in Chief
Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
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McAfee News
Keep It Real: How McAfee Is Using AI to Fight AI—and End Scam Stigma
Was that spinning head a mistake—or the whole point? When McAfee dropped a new digital ad showing...May 14, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
When Grey’s Anatomy actor Chris Carmack and musician Erin Slaver tried to order custom patio cushions from...May 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

McAfee News
Introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector – Now Included in All Core Plans
In today’s online world, scams are everywhere—and they’re harder to spot than ever. From sophisticated phishing texts...May 14, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Cory’s Scam Story: A Fake Text Nearly Took His Identity
Cory considers himself pretty cautious. But like millions of people juggling packed schedules, one click on a...May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Brittany’s Scam Story: Eras Tour Chaos
Brittany C., a dedicated teacher, had been planning a special night for months. After saving up steadily,...May 13, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con
Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in...May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Bradley’s Scam Story: New Dad vs Fake IRS Call
Bradley K. was a brand-new dad, sleep-deprived and juggling life with a newborn, when he received a...May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Security News
This Week in Scams: $16.6 Billion Lost, Deepfakes Rise, and Google Email Scams Emerge
Welcome to the first edition of This Week in Scams, a new weekly series from McAfee breaking...Apr 25, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
Interviewing for a Job? Spot a Scam with These Questions
Job scams are on the rise. And asking the right questions can help steer you clear of...Apr 23, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Security News
Your Phone Is the #1 Target in a New Wave of IRS Scams, McAfee Finds
As Tax Day looms and last-minute taxpayers feel the pressure, a surge of IRS scams is on...Apr 01, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
‘Seeing is Believing is Out the Window’: What to Learn From the Al Roker AI Deepfake Scam
Al Roker never had a heart attack. He doesn’t have hypertension. But if you watched a recent...Mar 31, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

McAfee News
McAfee Wins AV-TEST Awards for Best Advanced Protection and Best Performance
We’re thrilled to share that McAfee has earned two prestigious AV-TEST Awards: Best Advanced Protection and Best...Mar 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ